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Zone is always on unless the zone is set to "on" at the controller?

I am so confused. I replaced one of the sprinkler valves with a new solenoid. The issue now is the zone is always ON. But, if the timer turns the zone ON the water shuts off. Seems like it is operating in reverse! I switched the wires to another zone just to see if that channel is bad, but get the same results. Of course I have to manually shut the valve off till I find out what is wrong. Any help would be great.

DC latching solenoids do that. Are you working with a battery operated valve? If so, take the solenoid back off. Reverse the plunger. If it's pushed in, pull it out. If it's out, push it in. See if that helps.
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I came back to say, make sure the solenoid plunger is pulled out. That's the off position. Then screw the solenoid back on.

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "mrfixit" (May 24th 2014, 4:48am)